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NoodlesNDLS -2.27%57 EV-to-EBITDA is -4,159.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates NDLS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Restaurants companies, Noodles ranks worse than 324675% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Noodles's enterprise value is $316.1 Mil.
Noodles's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.1 Mil. Therefore, Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4,159.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NDLS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4467.78 Med: 20.58 Max: 478.17
Current: -4159.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Noodles was 478.17. The lowest was -4467.78. And the median was 20.58.
NDLS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 308
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.565
vs NDLS: -4159.39
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-15), Noodles's stock price is $11.33.
Noodles's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.380. Therefore, Noodles's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Noodles (NAS:NDLS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Noodles's share price for today is $11.33.
Noodles's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-6.380.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Noodles EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noodles's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Noodles's current Enterprise Value is $316.1 Mil.
Noodles's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.1 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Noodles (NDLS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4,159.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Noodles. According to the industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 308 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Noodles' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Noodles' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4,159.39. Based on the distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 308 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Noodles has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noodles' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MB and BDL?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Noodles ranks #999999 out of 308 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Noodles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.57, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Noodles. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noodles's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4,159.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Noodles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles (NDLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.66, compared to a current price of $11.33 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4,159.39. Noodles' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Noodles (NDLS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4,159.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Noodles (NDLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noodles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.33 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.66.
GuruFocus considers Noodles to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NDLS:
EV-to-EBITDA: -4,159.39
GF Value™: $10.66 vs. price of $11.33 (6.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NDLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Noodles & Co is a restaurant concept offering lunch and dinner within the fast-casual segment of the restaurant industry. The company's menu includes a variety of cooked-to-order dishes, including noodles and pasta, soups, salads and appetizers. The company also provides dining, pick-up and delivery services. It is focused on offering customers flavorful, cooked-to-order dishes in a warm and welcoming environment at an attractive value. It has approximately 340 company-owned restaurants and 83 franchise restaurants in 31 states.
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